BATF is involved in the malignant phenotype and epithelial-mesenchymal transition of colon cancer cells via ERK/PD-L1 signaling.

Transcription factors have emerged as primary regulators in colon cancer. Basic Leucine Zipper Transcription Factor (BATF) was found to be differentially expressed in colon cancer. This study aimed to explore the impact of BATF on the malignant phenotype and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process.